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Connect base words and suffixes, then explain the spelling change
Explain studied spelling choices by comparing base words, suffixes and the letters that are kept, removed, changed or doubled.
Grade 3 · 8–9 years · 30 challenges
Read each base and suffix. Match it to the correctly spelled word; compare every letter.
Choose a studied spelling or the reason for its changed letters. Check the base as well as the suffix.
Each card supplies a correct transformation. Group it by the stated spelling change or rule; explain before placing.
Use the base, suffix and context to diagnose a misspelling or choose a justified spelling strategy.
Everyone predicts the spelling before the representative acts, then explains the base and suffix. The bank checks recognition and reasoning; it does not score independent writing. Optional paper spelling is an extension. Use a short round or block; full-bank estimate: 30–45 minutes.
Give everyone time to think and discuss before one pupil acts at the board. The class explains and confirms together; hints and explanations stay until you move on.
Use an up-to-date browser on a computer connected to a whiteboard or shared display. Touch, mouse and keyboard; optional audio and reduced motion. No pupil accounts or personal devices.
Choose from 5 challenges up to the full activity. Discussion determines the duration: you set the pace.
Match with:
Hop doubles p in hopping. Hope drops final e in hoping. Help simply adds -ing. Similar letters do not make the rules identical.
Which pair would be confused by ignoring the final e?
The studied form making drops make’s final e before -ing. It does not keep e or double k.
Which letters from make remain visible?
Groups: Drop final e · Double final consonant · Keep the base unchanged
Help and walk stay unchanged; hope and make lose e; hop and run double their final consonants. All six forms then add the same -ing.
Why can the same suffix lead to three different changes?
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